1996 Ford Ranger tires problems
41 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the tires on the 1996 Ford Ranger — 10% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 1996 ford ranger equipped with michelin goodrich radial tires, size p225/70/r14. The contact stated that after rotating the tires, a crack was discovered on the side wall of the tire. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The technician was unable to see the crack. The vehicle…”
filed Aug 20, 2014
“While driving 60 mph left rear tire experienced a tread separation. After market equipment installed at 144,109, tire size p225/70r14, dot # pjfcdxkr4102. The tire dealer was notified.*ak the dealer offered a 15 dollar credit to a new tire. The consumer stated that he feels the remaining three…”
filed Jan 31, 2005
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Tires problems in other Ranger years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 Ranger | 2 | 2% |
| 2019 Ranger | 2 | 1% |
| 2011 Ranger | 1 | 0% |
| 2010 Ranger | 1 | 1% |
| 2009 Ranger | 1 | 1% |
| 2008 Ranger | 3 | 1% |
| 2007 Ranger | 5 | 2% |
| 2006 Ranger | 4 | 1% |
| 2005 Ranger | 8 | 3% |
| 2004 Ranger | 17 | 4% |
| 2003 Ranger | 10 | 4% |
| 2002 Ranger | 29 | 8% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1996 Ford Ranger
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.